Comments on: Michael Crook Issues DMCA Apology Video

By: MICHAEL

MICHAEL — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:46 +0000

MAN HE IS ONE WEIRD DUDE!!!!!

By: M. Fox

M. Fox — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:14:54 +0000

This comment is for Andy C above and for others to know.

That supposed evilandmean guy posting in Tucker max, is actually Crook himself. That email that evilandmean had posted as his, was one Crook used at one point in time

It only tells me that Crook is still seeking attention he is starving for.

By: Lloyd Budd

Lloyd Budd — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:52:04 +0000

After watching the Video statement from Michael Crook, I had a little bit of respect for Michael Crook. It takes a lot to admit you are wrong, and then I read the update to the Boing Boing article and see that his apology lacked sincerity and that unfortunately as expected he continues to be a very troubled person.

By: Laughing Squid » Griefer Madness! Free Speech Ain’t Free

Laughing Squid » Griefer Madness! Free Speech Ain’t Free — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:00:56 +0000

[...] 22nd at The Dark Room at Club 6ix. This event will also serve as the victory party for the recent Michael Crook lawsuit settlement and video apology. An event mashup: fundraiser, comedy showcase, night club and rock festival! Weâ€™re celebrating [...]

By: Andy C.

Andy C. — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:34:01 +0000

It may come as a shock, but apparently Michael Crook is gay.

His ex-boyfriend has seemed to out him on Tucker Max:

http://messageboard.tuckermax.com/showthread.php?t=14460

I, for one, am not surprised, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. I just think it’s ironic, since he did nothing but bash on gays throughout the entire EFF lawsuit.

By: Andrew Preston

Andrew Preston — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:46:03 +0000

I’m sure you’re done with the Michael Crook story, but I thought I’d share this gem.

I posted on his forum what I thought was a decent expression of free speech based on his second Youtube video where he says that the owner of 10zenmonkeys has mental health issues and other questionable comments.

I went back to check on the flood of comments I’m sure my expression would bring and found that I was permabanned. The reason?

“Dissenting opinion against he who is Michael Crook”

Yeah. He’s totally not ready for forgiveness.

By: John Kees

John Kees — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:42:10 +0000

The video was compulsory as part of the settlement.

By: Laughing Squid » EFF Sues Michael Crook for Bogus DMCA Claims

Laughing Squid » EFF Sues Michael Crook for Bogus DMCA Claims — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:11:44 +0000

[...] is over, EFF/Jeff Diehl and Micheal Crook have reached a settlement and as part of the settlement, Michael Crook issued an apology video. tags: EFF (T) , Electronic Frontier Foundation (T) , Boing Boing (T) , Laughing Squid (T) , video [...]

By: Chris B.

Chris B. — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:40:56 +0000

While his apology won’t buy back anyone’s time he wasted, it’s nice to see that he stepped up to do so in a video. Or was this compulsory?

Just curious… did his razor stop working in protest?

By: TinMan

TinMan — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:01:57 +0000

I’m just wondering… What sort of company would hire a person like Michael Crook?

The guy has destroyed every shred of his integrity forever.

By: Enric

Enric — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:52:06 +0000

This came out well, good information provided on proper use of DMCA. Congrats to Laughing Squid, Jeff Diehl, 10 Zen Monkeys and the statute.